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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,644.28, 29,426.28 and 16,346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,644.28, 29,426.28 and 16,346.76 is: 24,486.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,644.28 : 29,426.28 = 16,346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,644.28/29,426.28 = 16,346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,644.28x = 29,426.28 × 16,346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,644.28x = 481,024,336.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,024,336.85/19,644.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,486.74

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